Macmillan's Cancer Information Blog

  • Your guide to becoming more active

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    Most of us know we should probably get more exercise, but it can be hard to find the time, motivation or energy. And if you're having or have had cancer treatment, this can be even harder and there may be other barriers too. For example, if you have fatigue, you may worry that physical activity will make it worse. Or maybe cancer's putting an extra strain on your finances and you think getting fit means spending…

  • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Cedric's story

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    This is a banner showing a photograph of Cedric, with the heading 'Prostate Cancer Awareness Month'.

    This is the second blog for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month written by a Macmillan volunteer reviewer. Today’s blog is written by Cedric. He writes about the difficulties caused by the late effects of radiotherapy for prostate cancer, and how he is still able to lead an active life and give back.

    My name is Cedric. I live in Greater Manchester. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005 when aged 53. Following five…

  • World Book Day - Children's books about cancer

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    Today, on World Book Day, every child in full-time education in the UK receives a £1.00 book voucher. We wanted to share some good quality books about cancer or bereavement, for children to read on their own or with a trusted adult. In this blog, our Information Materials Researcher Sue Hawkins explains why and how we review children’s books about cancer. She shares some book suggestions, where to read the reviews…

  • Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week - Tips for managing money concerns

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    To mark Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week, Content Developer Azmina suggests ways of managing your finances when living with cancer.


    Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week takes place from 18 to 22 November 2019. It is an annual event intended to get more people talking about their money and pensions, and to make the most of them.

    The cost of cancer
    Living with cancer can have a big impact on your finances. You may earn less if you…

  • What is sarcoma? Who gets it and how to treat it

    July is sarcoma awareness month, notes our information development nurse, Sue Green. But what exactly is a sarcoma? And what do you need to be aware of with this type of cancer? What is sarcoma? Sarcomas are rare cancers of the supporting tissues of the body. These include bone, muscle, nerves and blood vessels. They are grouped into two main types: Primary bone cancers – cancers that start in the bone Soft tissue…